Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell is calling for his team to show bravery and aggression as they gear up to face the New York Red Bulls in an upcoming MLS clash. The Union were set to host the Red Bulls in the U.S. Open Cup quarter-final, but the match was postponed due to severe weather conditions.
After suffering consecutive defeats against the Columbus Crew and Nashville SC, Philadelphia is looking to bounce back and reclaim their spot at the top of the Eastern Conference. Carnell, a former player for the Red Bulls, knows the importance of taking the fight to his old club.
The Red Bulls, currently on a four-match winless streak in MLS, are sitting eighth in the East and face a tough challenge against the Union. New York’s head coach Sandro Schwarz acknowledges the strength of Philadelphia’s transition game and emphasizes the need for his team to be organized and aggressive in their duels.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Tai Baribo from the Union, who has been in fine form at home, and Emil Forsberg from the Red Bulls, who has been a consistent goal scorer for his team.
In terms of predictions, the Union have a strong record against the Red Bulls in regular-season play and are favored to come out on top in this match. With a win probability of 57.1% for Philadelphia, it looks like they have a good chance of extending their unbeaten run against New York.
